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sighter

UK
/ˈsaɪtə/
US
/ˈsaɪtər/

Translations

sighternoun
sighters
pl
UK
/ˈsaɪtə/
US
/ˈsaɪtər/
observateurSurtout dans un contexte technique ou sportif.
The sighter checked the telescope before the observation began.
L’observateur a vérifié le télescope avant le début de l’observation.
tir de réglageDans le tir sportif ou le tir de précision.
The archer took a sighter before the competition began.
L’archère a fait un tir de réglage avant le début de la compétition.
Synonyms
viewer
observer
spectator
witness
onlooker
sighteradjective
UK
/ˈsaɪ.tə/
US
/ˈsaɪ.tɚ/
Used attributively in combinations like "sighter shot" or "sighter round", therefore added as relational adjective.
de réglageSe dit d’un tir ou d’une série d’essai visant à régler la visée ou les paramètres.
The shooter fired a sighter round to check the wind before beginning the match.
Le tireur a tiré une cartouche de réglage pour vérifier le vent avant de commencer le match.

Definitions

sighternoun
A person who sights or observes something, especially in a specific context such as shooting or surveying.
The sighter carefully adjusted the telescope to get a clear view of the distant star.
A preliminary shot or observation made to assist in aiming or adjusting equipment.
The archer took a sighter to ensure her aim was accurate before the competition began.
sighteradjective
Serving as a preliminary shot, round, or observation intended to test aim or settings before the main sequence.
The shooter fired a sighter round to check the wind before beginning the match.
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